Looking for a few last-minute gifts but want to keep your shopping local? We’ve got you covered. Here is your guide to Mississippi-made Christmas presents.
The Mississippi Gift Company
The Mississippi Gift Company offers a wide variety of Magnolia State-inspired gifts. They have everything from artwork to pottery to Mississippi-inspired food. Select a basket of snacks, spices, baking goods, specialty items, and more. You can pick out one of their carefully selected baskets or create your own customized one on their website. The great thing about the Mississippi Gift Company is even if you’re not in the Magnolia State but long for a gift that reminds you or the recipient of home, you can do it all online.
Laurel Stores and More
Are you a fan of HGTV’s popular “Hometown” show, featuring Erin and Ben Napier and the work they’ve done to help revitalize the city of Laurel? If so, you should shop from a plethora of options in The City Beautiful. The Scent Library features unique smells through mediums such as candles, soaps, and sprays. If you don’t have time to make it to Laurel in person, Laurel Mercantile Company offers all the scents and more, including jewelry, hardware, clothes, and books.
Mississippi Literature
Speaking of books, if you have a literature lover you’re shopping for, you’re in the perfect state as Mississippi is known for what its people can do with the pen. Shop for John Grisham’s latest book, “The Exchange,” which is the long-awaited sequel to “The Firm.” Check out Neil White and Rick Cleveland’s “The Mississippi Football Book.” For the kids, a perfect gift is “One Mississippi” from Steve Azar and Sarah Frances Hardy, based on Mississippi’s new state song. And that’s just to name a few. There are hundreds if not thousands of Mississippi authors worth supporting this holiday season.
Gulf Coast Charms
There’s nothing wrong with bringing a coastal vibe to Christmas, especially when it comes to the gifts you give. From coastal artwork to wind chimes and more, the Mississippi Gulf Coast has a plethora of options to shop from this holiday season. Check out the full list here.
To close, Mississippi has so much to offer, and any of these ideas or the many other options representing the Magnolia State not included in this article are excellent choices for the holiday season. Finish holiday shopping with a gift that shows where your heart belongs. Happy shopping!